Welcome to Acing Middle School Literature, the ultimate podcast for students, parents, and educators diving into classic and contemporary books that define the middle school experience!

Each episode unpacks one chapter at a time, breaking down:

Literary devices to enrich understanding.
Themes that resonate with young readers.
Character development to inspire deeper discussions.

Perfect for acing your next test, essay, or class discussion, we also provide study guides, thought-provoking questions, and essay prompts to take learning beyond the page.

Whether you’re tackling The Giver, To Kill a Mockingbird, or The Outsiders, this podcast makes literature accessible, engaging, and fun.

Tune in and get ready to master middle school literature—one chapter at a time!

Here is the planned schedule for books to be analysed. If you have any requests please drop us a line at acingmiddleschoolenglish@gmail.com

"The Giver" by Lois Lowry: 23 chapters.

"Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck: 6 chapters.

"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton: 12 chapters.

"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor: 12 chapters.

"Night" by Elie Wiesel: Structured as a continuous narrative without traditional chapters.

"Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen: 19 chapters.

"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry: 17 chapters.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee: 31 chapters.

"The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank: Presented as dated diary entries rather than chapters.

"Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls: 20 chapters.

Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Analysis and Deep Dive by Acing Middle School Lit